Helpful and Stylish Window Accessories

Windows are the unsung heroes in our homes. We need them to bring in light and air, and they can create a stylish statement from the inside and out. Often there isn’t much you can do to change the location or style of your windows without a big and expensive upgrade, but there are ways to improve your current window situation without a full remodel. There are plenty of accessories out there to make your windows work better for you.

5 Helpful and Stylish Window Accessories

Exterior Shutters. These can be functioning or decorative, but either way they can add serious curb appeal to your home without much work. Many of the options are easy to DIY and can upgrade the look of your home in a single weekend. Paint them an accent color or the same color as your siding for a seamless look – it’s up to you!

Window Clings. Window films and clings can be particularly effective for windows that face direct sunlight for much of the day. There are blackout films, UV filtering films, and reflective films, all which can help keep your home cooler and more temperature-stable.

Window Well Covers. Window well covers are a great option not only for safety, but also for preventing difficult maintenance. Window well covers can prevent leaves, dirt, water, and snow from clogging up your window wells and causing deterioration or damage. Covers can also prevent small animals and other pests from making a home out of your window well.

Window Bars. There are many reasons to install window bars, but safety is a primary one. Bars on low-level windows can prevent break ins, and bars on second-story windows can prevent falls (or escapes) of children. Tight bars can also protect your windows against soccer balls or other projectiles which might threaten your windows.

Flower Boxes. Flower boxes can be purchased from most home improvement stores or even floral nurseries in the spring. You can also make an easy DIY flower box with wood, nails, glue, and paint. Mount these to your siding below your front windows and fill with your favorite flowers, hanging shrubbery, herbs, or other plants. It’s a quick way to make your home more personalized while increasing curb appeal.

These accessories are not dramatic or expensive changes, so they’re the perfect way to start experimenting with the windows in your home.

Our house has 19 windows and all of them were 25 years old. Many of them had lost their seals and provided little in the way of insulating capacity. In shopping around for replacement windows we found it hard to beat Mountain States for value.

Working with their salesman (Dave) was an engaging process- he was able to give us a competitive bid on energy efficient Triple-pane windows at a price that came in lower than the other vendors we engaged. He was quick to understand our questions and worked to make the purchasing process go as smoothly as possible. He remained responsive from beginning to end, even after we had signed the contract.

Installation of the windows went well- we are HIGHLY satisfied with the workmanship of Willey and his team. They worked quickly to remove and replace the old windows and make sure the new ones were aligned and sealed properly. Because of the care placed into this work I'm confident the windows will last a long time.

Now that we have our new triple pane windows installed we have noticed a reduction in noise from the outside and a noticeable improvement in temperature consistency in the house. They also look GREAT and you can clearly tell the difference between our house and others in the neighborhood that still retain the original windows.

Overall I am pleased with the responsiveness of everyone involved in the window purchasing and installation process. Thanks!

Andrey Sumachev

5 out of 5 stars

posted 1 year ago

My decision to hire these guys was based on the reviews and I don't regret it at all. I made a big research on the companies which install windows in Utah county and of course I had different bids. Their bid was the best. I decided to replace windows in my basement first to see if I like their job. Apparently I loved it and I decided to replace 8 more windows in my house. I am so much satisfied with all my new windows. So their guy Willey, who install windows did an outstanding job. He deserves separate 5 star rating ). I already feel the difference in my electrical bills and also it became much more quite inside the house. Quality, respect to the customer and unbeatable price that's what puts them above the competition. Definitely would recommend them.

Brady Barlow

5 out of 5 stars

posted 11 months ago

Great windows and great service. Ian has been great to work with. Thanks

Eric Chaston

5 out of 5 stars

posted 2 years ago

Mountain states did a great job on the windows in our new house. They were very accommodating as we were wanting some custom options that other companies didn't want to bother with. I also appreciated Mountain States no pressure sales.

Overall we were able to get the highest efficiency windows with the customized grid lines for less than others quoted just the basic windows. The installation was fast and they kept me in the loop throughout the process. I would highly recommend Mountain States if you are looking for new or replacement windows!!!

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